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🟩 Tender Summary: Appointment of Service Providers for Drone Training for Minority Candidates
Tendering Authority:
Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation Ltd. (KMDC)
No. 39-821, 2nd Floor, KMDC Bhavan, Subedhar Chatra Road, Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru – 560020
📞 080-22860999 / 080-22861226
📧 kmdc.ho.info@gmail.com
Tender No.: KMDCL/CBTS-3/2025-26
Tender Type: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS – 80:20 ratio)
🟦 Scope of Work
Appointment of qualified Service Providers/Project Implementation Agencies to set up and operate Drone Training Centres (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems – RPAs) for Minority candidates in Karnataka.
Key Objectives
- Conduct specialized Remote Pilot Aircraft (Drone) training.
- Promote entrepreneurship and job creation among Minority youth.
- Focus areas: Surveillance, logistics, agriculture, and related drone applications.
- Provide residential training (15 days):
- 10 days theory + 5 days practical training.
- Food, lodging, and safety arrangements (separate for male/female).
- Certification and assessment to be done by DGCA or DGCA-approved RPTOs.
- The service provider will handle mobilization, orientation, training, assessment, certification, branding, and placement/entrepreneurship support.
🟨 Project Duration and Value
- Project Value: ₹135.00 Lakhs
- Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
🟩 Tender Calendar (Key Dates)
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Date
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Tender Publication
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24.10.2025
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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04.11.2025
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Last Date for Submission
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10.11.2025
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Technical Bid Opening
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12.11.2025
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Financial Bid Opening
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15.11.2025
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Place of Opening
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KMDC Bhavan, Bengaluru
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🟦 Eligibility / Pre-Qualification Criteria
All criteria below are mandatory:
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Criteria
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Required Proof
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Registered office/branch in Karnataka
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Valid registration certificate
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GST registration and PAN
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Self-attested copies
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3
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Registered Partnership/Pvt/Public Ltd Co. (≥ 3 years old)
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Registration proof
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in drone training
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Work orders/completion certificates
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5
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Average annual turnover ≥ ₹270 lakhs in each FY (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
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CA certificate + audited financials
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Trained and issued RPCs for at least 700 candidates
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Proof of RPCs (DGCA/Digital Sky data)
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At least 2 training centers in Karnataka (Bangalore/Belagavi/Mysore/Vijayapura)
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Lease/ownership proof
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DGCA-approved RPTO
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DGCA certificate
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At least 2 similar govt. projects executed
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Work orders + completion letters
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10
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Dedicated ground space ≥ 120m x 60m (2 grounds)
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Lease/rent/ownership documents
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At least 50 drones registered in the bidder’s name
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DGCA/Digital Sky screenshots
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Minimum 3 instructors + 1 Master Instructor (600 hrs exp., DGCA license)
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CVs, license copies, logbooks
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DGCA authorization for medium-class drone training
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Supporting documents
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Drone manufacturing/assembly unit in Karnataka
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Factory certificate or lease agreement
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🟧 Technical Evaluation (100 Marks)
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Criteria
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Max Marks
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Turnover (≥ ₹270L)
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10
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Trained candidates (≥700)
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10
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DGCA RPTO certification
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5
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Training centers with land
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15
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Drones registered
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15
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Instructors (min. 3 incl. 2 medium class)
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5
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Master Instructor (600+ hrs)
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10
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Manufacturing/assembly facility
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10
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Presentation & Methodology
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20
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Minimum Qualifying Marks
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80/100
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Final Selection: QCBS method — Technical: Financial = 80:20
🟫 Financial Criteria
- Turnover: Minimum ₹270 lakhs per annum (last 3 FYs)
- Bid Evaluation: Based on per-candidate cost including:
- Theoretical + Practical + Simulation training
- Board & lodging
- Training materials
- Certification & assessment
🟩 Tender Fee and EMD
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Particular
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Amount
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EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)
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₹2,70,000/-
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Tender Fee
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Not explicitly mentioned (to be confirmed via e-procurement portal)
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Performance Security
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5% of contract value (within 15 days of LOA)
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🟨 Submission Guidelines
- Bidders must submit online through Karnataka e-Procurement Portal: https://kppp.karnataka.gov.in
- All supporting documents must be digitally signed and uploaded.
- Technical and Financial bids to be submitted separately.
- Presentation required as part of the technical evaluation.
🟦 Payment Terms
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Phase
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% of Total Project Cost
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Milestone
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Phase 1
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40%
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After award of contract & submission of BG
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Phase 2
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30%
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On completion of mobilization, orientation & training
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Phase 3
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30%
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After submission of certification, placement/entrepreneurship proof, attendance, photos, reports
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🟧 Other Key Terms
- Program duration: 15 days residential
- DGCA-certified trainers only
- No subcontracting allowed
- 24×7 CCTV surveillance & biometric attendance mandatory
- Branding/publicity as per KMDC guidelines
- Penalty: ₹100/day per person for delay, up to work order value
- Jurisdiction: Bengaluru Courts
- Confidentiality clause applies
🟩 Summary Verdict
Tender Type: QCBS (80:20) – Skill Development under Minority Welfare Scheme
Focus: DGCA-certified Drone Pilot Training with residential setup
Suitable for: Experienced RPTOs with drone infrastructure, manufacturing, and training capabilities in Karnataka
Opportunity Scale: High — ₹135 Lakhs (Residential Training for 200 candidates approx.) |
